What is 57/72 Divided By 4/7

Solving $\frac{57}{72}\div\frac{4}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{72} \div \frac{4}{7} = \frac{57}{72} \times \frac{7}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 7 = 399$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{72} \times \frac{4}{7} = \frac{399}{288}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{399}{288}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $399$ and $288$. The GCD of $399$ and $288$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{399 \div 3}{288 \div 3} = \frac{133}{96}$

Answer $\frac{57}{72}\div\frac{4}{7} = \frac{133}{96}$

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